Florence Avenue is in Luton and in Luton district. LU3 3BY is located in the Sundon Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Florence Avenue, Luton, LU3 3BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU3 3BZ, LU3 3DE, LU3 3DB, LU3 3DD, LU3 3DP, LU3 3BX, LU3 3BU, LU3 3DA, LU3 3AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU3 3BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 52.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 50% | 47.6% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.8% | 32.9% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 40.3% | -18.6% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 10% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 14.3% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.9% | 37.9% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 36.8% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 20.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.1% | 24.3% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 12.6% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.3% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 18.3% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 23.9% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 86.7% | 70.5% | -16.2% | 81.4% | -10.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 74.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 74.5% | -18.2% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 12.4% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 6.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 75.1% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 22% | 22.0% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 0.7% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 7.6% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Florence Avenue was 24.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.2% lower than the Northwell average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Florence Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Northwell and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Florence Avenue, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-10-26 | £233,293 |
| 2 Florence Avenue, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2020-03-30 | £349,555 |
| 40 Florence Avenue, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2020-03-19 | £321,927 |
| 70 Florence Avenue, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2017-05-31 | £320,670 |
| 26 Florence Avenue, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2014-07-21 | £289,911 |
LU3 3BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 4out of 4 | 3,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 5,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklea Primary School Cranbrook Drive , Sundon Park LU3 3EW | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waulud Primary School Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pirton Hill Primary School Butely Road , LU4 9EX | 2out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Primary Academy Stockholm Way , LU3 3SS | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meads Primary School Sawtry Close , LU3 2UE | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lealands High School Sundon Park Road , LU3 3AL | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | 2out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 2out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE | 3out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW | - not rated | 4,079 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG | - not rated | 4,860 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Academy Britain Street , LU5 4JA | 3out of 4 | 5,145 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Secondary School Northwell Drive , LU3 3SP | 4out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings House Preparatory School and Nursery King's House , High Street Leagrave LU4 9JY | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Chiltern School Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 3,052 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dildar Tandoori Restaurant | 1 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 542 yd | |
| Mortons Cafe | 2 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 542 yd | |
| Indian Ocean | 5 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 542 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurant | 270 Marsh Road | 949 yd | |
| Futures Community Cafe | Futures House, The Moakes | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundon Park Social Club | 85 Sundon Park Road | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famous Peri Peri Chicken & Pizza | 27 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 460 yd | |
| Welcome takeaway | 21 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 460 yd | |
| Pinar Kebab 2 | 22 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 460 yd | |
| Muncheese | 26 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 460 yd | |
| Subway | 15 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 32-33 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 460 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Scott Road | 785 yd | |
| Nisa Local T/A B+M Stores | Unit G & H, Marsh Farm Shopping Centre, The Moakes | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leagrave Park (Sundon Park) SUNDON PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Lealands High School SUNDON PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 773 yd |
| Sundon Park Junior School KINROSS CRESCENT | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Pirton Hill Primary School BUTELY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.